Richard, Ambassador Theatre Group’s UK business director, said: “It is incredible to be celebrating the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall’s 18th anniversary and there is something magical about the auditorium here.

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BBC Radio Stoke presenter Denholm Siegertsz is also proud to see a popular theatre in Stoke-on-Trent.

He said: “It’s a magnificent theatre and I’ve been coming here since it opened.

“It’s a great opportunity for people who might not get to on the West End to come and see one right here in Stoke-on-Trent. It’s also a good place for local talent like Johnny Wilkes to perform as well.”

Councillor Abi Brown, deputy leader of the city council, believed the Regent was the first chance for the city’s youngsters to experience a live performance.

She said: “I’m delighted to see the Regent going strong and long may it continue bringing fantastic shows to Stoke-on-Trent audiences.